Orange Line
Rapid Transit
For more information, visit https://www.mbta.com/schedules/Orange.
Current Service Alerts
State Escalator 501 (Oak Grove platform to Wonderland platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Back Bay Escalator 142 (Commuter Rail tracks 1 and 3 to lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Sullivan Square Escalator 308 (Oak Grove platform to paid lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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Forest Hills Elevator 841 (Commuter Rail platform to lobby) is unavailable.
Please see station personnel or a train conductor for assistance. To exit, exit the train at Ruggles or Back Bay, then take a Forest Hills-bound train to Forest Hills and use Forest Hills Elevator 842. To board, use Forest Hills Elevator 842 to access the Orange Line platform, then take an Oak Grove-bound train to Ruggles or Back Bay and transfer to the Commuter Rail. Check the Commuter Rail train schedules for train arrival/departure times at Ruggles and Back Bay by visiting mbta.com/schedules.
Chinatown Escalator 377 (Oak Grove platform to Washington Street) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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State Escalator 374 (Oak Grove platform to City Hall Plaza) is unavailable due to maintenance.
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State Elevator 803 (Forest Hills platform to Washington Street, Milk Street) is unavailable due to maintenance through Tuesday, December 1.
🧑🔧 The elevator is closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator. To board a Train to Forest Hills: Cross Milk St and go south on Washington St for one-tenth of a mile (two blocks) to the intersection of Washington St and Winter St. Take Downtown Crossing Elevator 892 to the Forest Hills platform. To board a Train to Oak Grove: Cross Milk St and go south on Washington St for 500 ft (one block) to the intersection of Washington St and Franklin St. Take Downtown Crossing Elevator 891 to the Oak Grove platform. To exit the station: Go to the end of the Forest Hills platform and continue down the hallway (follow signs for Oak Grove and Blue Line) to the Wonderland platform. At the Wonderland platform, go to the 53 State St lobby and use State Elevator 975 to exit.
Downtown Crossing Elevator 869 (Alewife platform to Summer Street Concourse) is unavailable due to maintenance through Tuesday, December 1.
🧑🔧 The elevator is closed for major equipment upgrades that will significantly improve the long-term reliability of this elevator. To board a Red Line Train: Proceed to the Orange Line Oak Grove Platform at the opposite end of the concourse. Take elevator 998 or 999 to the Red Line passage, then follow signs to Alewife. To exit the station: Proceed to the north end of the platform to the Orange - Red Line passage. Take Elevator 998 or 999 to the Orange Line Oak Grove platform. Exit the station using the 101 Arch St Elevator on the Summer St concourse.
Back Bay Elevator 854 (Commuter Rail track 2 to lobby) is unavailable.
To exit, exit the train at Ruggles or Forest Hills, then take an Oak Grove-bound train to Back Bay and use Back Bay Elevator 853. To board the Commuter Rail, use Back Bay Elevator 853 to access the Orange Line platform, then take a Forest Hills-bound train to Ruggles or Forest Hills and transfer to the Commuter Rail. Alternatively, board or exit Commuter Rail trains at South Station. Please see station personnel or a train conductor for assistance. In addition, check the Commuter Rail train schedules for train arrival/departure times at Ruggles and Forest Hills by visiting mbta.com/schedules.
Oak Grove Escalator 105 (Commuter Rail platform to unpaid lobby) unavailable
Malden Center Escalator 312 (Street level to Commuter Rail platform) unavailable due to maintenance.
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State Escalator 6 (Oak Grove platform to Old State House lobby) unavailable
Oak Grove Station notice: Premium parking is available at this location. You can buy premium passes and permits using SpotHero.
Affected stations: Oak Grove
The platform at Jackson Square is undergoing renovations to improve safety and accessibility. Sections of the platform are unlevel, which may make it difficult for some riders to board and exit trains.
Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
The stairway connecting the Jackson Square lobby and the south end of the platform is closed until winter 2026. Use the stairway at the north end of the platform. This closure is for the construction of a new stairway and a second elevator.
🚧 Please see station personnel or use a station call box to request assistance.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
Haymarket Elevator 907 (Underpass to Oak Grove platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑🔧 To board or exit, use Haymarket Elevator 903 to travel between the Oak Grove platform and the Congress St lobby. To transfer to the Green Line, take Haymarket Elevator 903 to the Congress St lobby, then use Haymarket Elevator 904 to access the Forest Hills platform. At the Forest Hills platform, proceed to the end of platform and take Haymarket Elevator 905 to the Orange Line underpass, then proceed to the end of the hallway and use Haymarket Elevator 906 to access the Green Line platform.
Oak Grove Elevator 745 (Busway, parking lot to lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑🔧 To exit, use Oak Grove Elevator 744 located at the opposite end of the lobby to access Washington St. To board, travel to the intersection of Banks Pl and Winter St, then turn right onto Winter St. Proceed to Washington St, then turn right and continue to the Washington St entrance and use Oak Grove Elevator 744. Alternatively, a shuttle bus will be available to transport customers, upon their request, between the Oak Grove busway entrance and Malden Center. Find station personnel or use a station call box to request the shuttle bus.
Orange Line: Delays of about 10 minutes due to a disabled train at Stony Brook. Trains may stand by at stations.
Orange Line: Delays of about 10 minutes due to a disabled train at Stony Brook. Trains may stand by at stations.
Oak Grove Elevator 745 (Busway, parking lot to lobby) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑🔧 To exit, use Oak Grove Elevator 744 located at the opposite end of the lobby to access Washington St. To board, travel to the intersection of Banks Pl and Winter St, then turn right onto Winter St. Proceed to Washington St, then turn right and continue to the Washington St entrance and use Oak Grove Elevator 744. Alternatively, a shuttle bus will be available to transport customers, upon their request, between the Oak Grove busway entrance and Malden Center. Find station personnel or use a station call box to request the shuttle bus.
Haymarket Elevator 907 (Underpass to Oak Grove platform) is unavailable due to maintenance.
🧑🔧 To board or exit, use Haymarket Elevator 903 to travel between the Oak Grove platform and the Congress St lobby. To transfer to the Green Line, take Haymarket Elevator 903 to the Congress St lobby, then use Haymarket Elevator 904 to access the Forest Hills platform. At the Forest Hills platform, proceed to the end of platform and take Haymarket Elevator 905 to the Orange Line underpass, then proceed to the end of the hallway and use Haymarket Elevator 906 to access the Green Line platform.
Stations Served
This route stops at Assembly, Back Bay, Chinatown, Community College, Downtown Crossing, Forest Hills, Green Street, Haymarket, Jackson Square, Malden Center, Massachusetts Avenue, North Station, Oak Grove, Roxbury Crossing, Ruggles, State, Stony Brook, Sullivan Square, Tufts Medical Center and Wellington.
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